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Is intermittent throbbing/spasms normal 24 hours after removal of cyst from the top finger joint? surgery done at surgery center by hand surgeon

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Dr. Kay Nelson answered

Probably: 24 hours is not very long post op. As long as it is intermittent and there is no pus, increasing redness or swelling, I would give it another day or two. If symptoms persist or worsen over and past the 48-72 post op hour mark, call the hand surgeon.

Dr Poinsett and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is intermittent throbbing/spasms normal 24 hours after removal of cyst from the top finger joint? surgery done at surgery center by hand surgeon

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kay Nelson answered

Dr Poinsett and another doctor agreed

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